Thanks to supporters like you, OHS has become a leader in assisting pets in need of rescue. And through our Second Chance Program, we bring thousands of pets each year from more than 90 other shelters struggling with too many pets and not enough adopters. We also find adopters for more than 11,000 pets each […]
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News releases from OHS.
2017: A Spay Odyssey
Spay/Neuter Your Cats for FREE! Join us for a Spay Odyssey From February 27-March 3, 2017, the Spay & Save program will offer FREE spay/neuter surgeries for cats of low-income families at all surgery locations throughout the Portland metro area. Call 1-800-345-7729 for more information and to schedule your appointment today. Share this article with your […]
Meet The Authors
You are invited to meet two leading authors in the world of animal welfare at these book signing events. Amy Sutherland, Rescuing Penny Jane Best-selling writer and shelter volunteer Amy Sutherland will be sharing her experiences helping shelter dogs find their forever homes with her book release of Rescuing Penny Jane: One Shelter Volunteer, Countless Dogs, […]
Tell Washington to Stop Hiding the Records of Animal Abusers
Without warning, the US Department of Agriculture has removed from its website important inspection records about commercial dog breeding operations, animal research labs, roadside zoos and other facilities. The purging of these records without warning is a major setback for those seeking to protect animals from neglect and abuse. These reports provide essential information to […]
Oregon Lawmakers: Oppose Cougar Trophy Hunting Bills
Wildlife protection and conservation groups call on Oregon lawmakers to oppose cruel cougar trophy hunting bills A coalition of animal welfare, wildlife protection and conservation groups are calling on Oregon lawmakers to oppose four bills relating to cruel cougar trophy hunts recently introduced in the House and Senate. The Humane Society of the United States, […]
Student Artists Honored for Their Love of Animals
Dylan Mead, an eighth grade student at Brown Middle School in Hillsboro, has won the Grand Prize for best poster in the 68th annual OHS Be Kind to Animals Poster and Story Contest. Rachel Clay, a third grader at Chief Joseph Elementary School in Portland, received the Grand Prize in the Story category. OHS announced […]
Rescued Birds Adopted
One of the largest rescues in OHS history has concluded with the adoption of all the available rescued animals. OHS investigators seized 245 exotic bird this summer that were found living in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions in a barn in Damascus (full story here). The owner was subsequently charged with multiple counts of animal neglect. While the […]
New COO for Oregon’s Largest Animal Welfare Organization
OHS has hired a chief operating officer from the private sector. “Brian August, with 19 years of experience in operations, strategy and supply chain operations, will help a highly-qualified group of OHS executives reach their highest potential,” said Sharon Harmon, Executive Director and CEO of OHS. August comes to OHS from Slalom Consulting, where he led […]
OHS Reaches Milestone 11,000th Adoption in 2016
A lively black Labrador puppy named Remington set a milestone for the Oregon Humane Society this evening by becoming the 11,000th pet adopted in 2016. Remington is going to a new home with the Boverman family of Southwest Portland where he will join Bella, the family’s six-year-old Labrador. “Each year, we set a goal of […]
Eat at Chipotle on Dec. 15 & Help Pets
Chipotle: On Dec. 15, 2016, show this flyer (printed or on your smartphone) to the cashier at any Portland or SW Washington Chipotle restaurant or tell the cashier you’re supporting OHS. 50% of proceeds from this day will help the pets at OHS. This is a great day to buy lunch for the office, bring dinner […]
